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The cause of your muscle pain or spasms may be one or more trigger points (a painful knot of muscle fiber).
Trigger Points
Painful “knot” of muscle fiber.
Pain Relief
Relaxing the muscle will relieve the pain and increase your mobility.
Treatment
Any muscle can have one or more trigger points. Several injections may be needed in each trigger point to ease pain.
Trigger Point Injections
Questions?
What is a trigger point?
A trigger point is a tight, painful “knot” of muscle fiber. It can form where a muscle is strained or injured. The knot can sometimes be felt under the skin. Pain may also spread to other parts of the affected muscle.
How do trigger point injections work?
Dr. Snowball will inject the painful areas to relax the muscle. Relaxing the muscle will relieve the pain and increase your mobility. Any muscle can have one or more trigger points. Several injections may be needed in each trigger point to ease pain.
How is the treatment performed and will it hurt?
Dr. Snowball will feel and stretch the muscle to find the exact trigger point. Once it is found, the skin is cleaned and then injected. You will feel a tiny pinch from the needle. The injection contains a local anesthetic, which numbs the area.
What should I expect post treatment?
There may be soreness at the injection sites for a day or so. You can apply ice or heat to the affected area as needed for comfort.
What are the risks?
Complications from trigger point injections are very rare, but may include infection, bleeding, nerve damage and lung puncture.
Testimonials
Words From Our Patients
My story began over 15 years ago when I felt that dreaded “pop” in my lower back. Herniated disc. I wanted to pursue less invasive options of healing. That’s when I first heard the name of Dr. Halina Snowball. She made quite an impression! She patiently and optimistically explained all of my options, none of which involved surgery. The end result was a prescription for physical therapy that removed my pain and enabled me to get on with my life. After I suffered a painful recurrence last year while shoveling snow, I thought it was time to see the best again: Dr. Snowball. She provided the perfect PT recommendation for my condition which included aggressive massage, targeted exercises and a specially designed program of lifting weights. Simultaneously, Dr. Snowball administered trigger-point injections and carefully selected prescriptions to manage the pain and the PT. The end result? I am back upright and on the paddle and tennis courts! Dr. Snowball also suggested an ongoing program of therapeutic massage just to reinforce the healing and ensure proper spinal alignment. This is conveniently administered in her office by two excellent massage therapists. Worth every penny. Bottom line: With so much at stake, why take a chance on who you see? Choose someone with a proven track record of excellence and a documented record of getting results, even when challenged by those allegedly hopeless cases. Thanks Dr. Snowball!
Brad
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